News & Educational Events
CHEP Launches Alberta Pilot Project
“Ask the Glenrose" about Stroke Rehab
In order to provide a method of offering mentorship in stroke rehabilitation to peers, the Stroke Rehabilitation Program at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital has launched a process to collect and disseminate queries on stroke rehab from rehab service providers through a centralized e-mail address. The e-mail address is: glenrose.strokerehab@capitalhealth.ca Once received, the e-mail will be distributed to experts who will determine the most appropriate technological medium to respond (i.e. e-mail, telephone, or a Telehealth meeting). Please ensure composed e-mails contain: Contact information of the sender Question/comments requiring response Suggested disciplines to review the e-mail Preferred timeframe of response **Please ensure e-mails do NOT contain patient names.
- Stroke Rehabilitation: A Quick Review of Motor Recovery, Shoulder Pain and Depression - Presented by Dr. Sean Dukelow March 19, 2010
- Interventions for Mild Cognitive Impairment after Stroke - Presented by Stewart Longman April 13, 2010
- Dilemmas in Treating Hypertension - Presented by Dr. Naeem Dean April 19, 2010
Telehealth Broadcasts:
Halvar Johnson Centre for Brain Injury Education Series 2009
Risk Reduction Series 2009 - Presented by the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital via Telehealth / BEAM
Conferences:
International Stroke Conference - February 23 - 26, 2010 San Antonio Texas
European Stroke Conference 2010 - May 25 - 28, 2010, Barcelona, Spain
1st Canadian Stroke Congress 2010 - June 7 & 8, Quebec City, Quebec
23rd Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH 2010)
News:
Stroke Recovery Association of Edmonton - Getting on with the Rest of Your Life After Stroke
Stroke Prevention and Care Improved with Provincial Investment - News Release
New Blood Test Could Save Stroke Victims' Lives
Can Mass Media Influence Emergency Department Visits for Stroke?
CTV - Stroke Kill More Canadian Women than Men:Study
Globe and Mail - The Need For Action - STROKE
Globe and Mail – Why Women Are More Likely to Die From Strokes
The Star Phoenix – Women Urged to Heed Stroke Warnings
New York(Reuters Health) – TV Ads May Improve Stroke Recognition
Alberta Telestroke - New Investment to Enhance Alberta's Stroke Care Networks
